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Today’s pangram is GRAVITY.
GRAVITY is defined as (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth’s mass for bodies near its surface. It is also defined as a solemn and dignified feeling. It is also defined as a manner that is serious and solemn.
AGAR is defined as a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods. It is also defined as any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.
The word AGITA has no known definition.
AIRY is defined as not practical or realizable; speculative. It is also defined as open to or abounding in fresh air. It is also defined as characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air. It is also defined as having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air.
ARIA is defined as an elaborate song for solo voice.
ARRAY is defined as align oneself with a group or a way of thinking. It is also defined as especially fine or decorative clothing. It is also defined as lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line. It is also defined as an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics. It is also defined as an impressive display. It is also defined as an orderly arrangement.
ARTY is defined as showily imitative of art or artists.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
ATTAR is defined as essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers.
AVATAR is defined as a new personification of a familiar idea. It is also defined as the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form.
AVIARY is defined as a building where birds are kept.
GAGA is defined as intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with. It is also defined as mentally or physically infirm with age.
GAIT is defined as the rate of moving (especially walking or running). It is also defined as a horse’s manner of moving. It is also defined as a person’s manner of walking.
GRAVY is defined as a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money). It is also defined as the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added. It is also defined as a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats.
GRAY is defined as make grey. It is also defined as English radiobiologist in whose honor the gray (the SI unit of energy for the absorbed dose of radiation) was named (1905-1965). It is also defined as clothing that is a grey color. It is also defined as United States botanist who specialized in North American flora and who was an early supporter of Darwin’s theories of evolution (1810-1888). It is also defined as showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair. It is also defined as used to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms). It is also defined as the SI unit of energy absorbed from ionizing radiation; equal to the absorption of one joule of radiation energy by one kilogram of matter; one gray equals 100 rad. It is also defined as English poet best known for his elegy written in a country churchyard (1716-1771). It is also defined as American navigator who twice circumnavigated the globe and who discovered the Columbia River (1755-1806). It is also defined as a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black. It is also defined as of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black. It is also defined as horse of a light gray or whitish color. It is also defined as any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey. It is also defined as turn grey. It is also defined as intermediate in character or position.
The word RAGA has no known definition.
RAGTAG is defined as disparaging terms for the common people.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
RARITY is defined as a rarified quality. It is also defined as noteworthy scarcity. It is also defined as something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting.
The word RATATAT has no known definition.
RATTY is defined as showing signs of wear and tear. It is also defined as dirty and infested with rats. It is also defined as of or characteristic of rats.
The word TAIGA has no known definition.
TARRY is defined as be about. It is also defined as leave slowly and hesitantly. It is also defined as having the characteristics of pitch or tar.
TART is defined as a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money. It is also defined as harsh. It is also defined as tasting sour like a lemon. It is also defined as a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust. It is also defined as a small open pie with a fruit filling.
TARTAR is defined as a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman. It is also defined as a salt used especially in baking powder. It is also defined as a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century. It is also defined as an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums.
TATTY is defined as tastelessly showy. It is also defined as showing signs of wear and tear.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRAY is defined as an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food.
TRIVIA is defined as something of small importance.
VAGARY is defined as an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person’s behavior, etc.).
VARY is defined as become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one’s or its former characteristics or essence. It is also defined as make something more diverse and varied. It is also defined as be at variance with; be out of line with. It is also defined as be subject to change in accordance with a variable.